Spring Break is typically associated with college kids, boozing, and debauchery. However, thousands of school-aged kids are also on break from their Spring studies. Here's a list of family-friendly destinations that won't leave you feeling like you're at a days-long frat party. Rent a van from Tyler, TX to these in-state destinations.

1. Moody Gardens

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When you cross over the causeway to Galveston, TX, you'll know you're not far from Moody Gardens and those famous glass pyramids. However, those pyramids are just a small part of this amazing family destination. Those visiting the gardens can also enjoy, multiple aquariums with exotic fish and penguins, a tropical rainforest, 3D and 4D theaters, the Discovery Museum, ropes course and zip line, a voyage on the huge paddlewheel boat, and more! Your van rental will get you and the whole family there, as one.

2. Glen Rose, TX

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Your van rental to Glen Rose will land you at the feet of numerous exotic animals and even dinosaurs. Take the family or group to Fossil Rim, a 1,700 acre wildlife center, completely dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered and threatened species. You can drive your rent-a-van through this beautiful sanctuary or take a guided tour and see over, 1000 animals, including giraffes, rhinos, bison, antelope, large cats, exotic birds, wildebeest, deer, zebra, and more.

Glen Rose is also home to Dinosaur World, a 20 acre attraction for the giants that once roamed the earth. There are tons of things to do at this prehistoric-themed land, including:

Fossil Dig, where kids can dig and sift for things like, shark teeth to gastropods, stingray barbs to Mosasaur teeth, there are many fossils to be found.

Geode Cracker, where kids can pick out an actual geode and crack it open to be the first to see inside.

Animatronic Dinosaurs, motion-activated to let the dinosaurs come to life!

Boneyard, where kids can gear up with kid-safe tools and excavate a 27-foot dinosaur skeleton from under the sand.

Dinosaur World is in a natural setting, including lush gardens and paved walkways, where you can walk amongst some of the most feared predators to ever walk the earth.

3. Natural Bridge Caverns

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This beautiful and historic cavern system is one of Texas' most treasured natural attractions. Natural Bridge Caverns is truly an underground wonder that's high-energy, educational, fun, and surreal. Explore the caverns via different tours, such as the Discovery Tour, Hidden Lantern Tour, and the Hidden Passages Tour.

The family can also enjoy the cavern's other activities, like the Zip-Line Adventure, Gem & Fossil Mining, Canopy Challenge, and the Maze. Also, check out the Bracken Bat Flight, the world's largest bat emergence, happening nightly when the bats come out in floods to search for insects.

Natural Bridge Caverns is just outside of North San Antonio. Your van rental will get the whole family there from Tyler in about, four and a half hours.